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    pfSense 2.5 backup file format ( .xml vs .php)

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      Ghost 0
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      👻 I need someone to shed light on this topic for me. I'm now getting .php instead of .xml files when I backup pfSense 2.5. I'm a bit confused because the backup/restore section of pfsense 2.5 --- rectangular blue box shows, "download the configuration as .xml." Is this a glitch or a new file backup format?🙄 👻

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        Gertjan @Ghost 0
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        @ghost-0 : It's sending over an xml file.
        Test using another browser ?

        No "help me" PM's please. Use the forum, the community will thank you.
        Edit : and where are the logs ??

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          solarizde @Ghost 0
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          @ghost-0 Did you opened the file, what is the content of the .php file? maybe just a extension naming issue.

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            Ghost 0 @solarizde
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            👻 I was getting "diag.backup.php" file when a backup was generated. It appears this was a temporary issue. I'm now getting the normal file format (.xml) after a reboot. 😁 👻

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